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Critical Thinking Courses

Critical thinking courses can help you learn logical reasoning, argument analysis, problem-solving techniques, and decision-making strategies. You can build skills in evaluating evidence, identifying biases, and constructing coherent arguments. Many courses introduce tools such as logic diagrams and critical analysis frameworks, which help you apply these skills in various contexts, from academic writing to everyday decision-making.

Popular Critical Thinking Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Manchester

    Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Systems, Business Ethics, Sustainable Development, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Team Oriented, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Management

    ★ 4.8 (696) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Journals, Writing and Editing, Visual Storytelling, Empowerment, Writing, Editing, Personal Development, Courage, Creative Thinking, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Overcoming Obstacles, Creativity, English Language, Detail Oriented, Organizational Skills

    ★ 4.4 (445) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Desarrollo rápido de productos innovadores para mercados emergentes

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Design Thinking, Product Development, Storyboarding, Innovation, Conceptual Design, Product Design, Consumer Behaviour, Ideation, User Research, Market Opportunities, Prototyping, Product Improvement, Needs Assessment, Design Research, Human Centered Design, Customer Analysis, Solution Design, Functional Design, Market Trend

    ★ 4.5 (429) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • M

    Microsoft

    Foundations of AI and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure Architecture, Data Infrastructure, AI Integrations, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, AI Workflows, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Application Frameworks, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Pipelines, Scalability

    ★ 4.5 (279) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Informatics, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Systems Analysis, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, System Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Interoperability, Data Literacy, Data Sharing, Medical Imaging, Emerging Technologies

    ★ 4.3 (608) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Recognizing Others, Resourcefulness, Empowerment, Organizational Leadership, Persistence, Problem Solving, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Collaboration, Motivational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence

    ★ 4.8 (657) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    IESE Business School

    Parte 4: Design Thinking en la implementación y cultura

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Organizational Change, Innovation, Program Implementation, Overcoming Obstacles, Open Mindset, Project Implementation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Microeconomics: When Markets Fail

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Tax, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Cost Benefit Analysis, Resource Allocation

    ★ 4.8 (664) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Formación docente basada en la práctica para desarrollar habilidades del siglo XXI

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Student Engagement, Training Programs, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Social Justice, Innovation, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Collaboration

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of London

    How Computers Work

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Computer Literacy, General Networking, Network Security, Computer Networking, Application Security, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Cybersecurity, Problem Management

    ★ 4.6 (582) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Personalization, Innovation, Brainstorming, Game Design, Education Software and Technology, AI powered creativity, Student Engagement, Problem Solving, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI

    ★ 4.8 (679) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    IBM

    People and Soft Skills Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Team Oriented, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Agile Product Development, Professional Development, Social Skills, Agile Project Management, Professionalism, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Solution Delivery

    ★ 4.7 (351) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular critical thinking courses

  • Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics: University of Manchester
  • Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself: Wesleyan University
  • Desarrollo rápido de productos innovadores para mercados emergentes: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Foundations of AI and Machine Learning: Microsoft
  • The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Parte 4: Design Thinking en la implementación y cultura: IESE Business School
  • Microeconomics: When Markets Fail: University of Pennsylvania
  • Formación docente basada en la práctica para desarrollar habilidades del siglo XXI: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • How Computers Work: University of London

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